Lancelot Avenue, Strood, Rochester, ME2
By Greyfox Estate Agents
£ 325,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Greyfox Estate Agents says ..
A rarity. This detached bungalow offers massive potential for improvement and further development subject to relevant planning permission. Being sold with no onward chain and in a popular residential area with easy access to Strood and Rochester with their amenities and mainline stations. ...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom detached bungalow located on Lancelot Avenue in Strood, Kent, presents a mixed bag for potential buyers. The property’s key selling points are its location and the potential for renovation. Strood offers reasonably convenient access to transport links such as Strood station, providing convenient access to commuter routes. The proximity to various schools, although with differing Ofsted ratings, is also a plus point for families. Additionally, the outdoor space shows promise, even if it may require some landscaping effort.
However, the property’s condition is a major drawback. The photographs reveal dated interiors and various areas that need considerable upgrading and modernizing. This would involve substantial investment and time for a buyer to bring it up to a desirable standard. The kitchen, bathroom, and flooring all appear particularly outdated and in need of significant repair or replacement.
The lack of precise square footage data for similar nearby listings makes a definitive analysis of the price difficult, however, using the provided averages, the price appears to be at the higher end of the market for the area and its current condition. Any buyer should budget for significant refurbishment costs as part of the overall cost. Therefore, this property would be best suited to buyers who are looking for a project property with the potential for increased value after renovation but are prepared to invest considerable time and money in updating the property to meet modern living standards. While the location and potential are positive aspects, the significant modernisation required makes this property a high-risk investment for many buyers.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 912.78
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 272,545.00 £Decreased by 13.33 %
- Est sale value
- 376,978.14 £Increased by 9.26 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,483.00 £/moIncreased by 11.09 %
- Est letting value
- 1,825.56 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.53 %Increased by 28.29 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | 0.45 KM | |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.69 KM |
| Manorway Independent School | Other Independent Special School | Inadequate | 0.69 KM |
| Cedar Children'S Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.90 KM |
| Strood Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.99 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | £ 375,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Crispin Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Russet Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ash Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cedar Road; Hawthorn Road | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood (Kent) | 5191 | SOO | 2.81 KM |
| Cuxton | 5201 | CUX | 2.93 KM |
| Higham | 5202 | HGM | 3.44 KM |
| Rochester | 5203 | RTR | 4.12 KM |
| Chatham | 5199 | CTM | 5.45 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelot Avenue, Strood, Rochester, ME2 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Lancelot Avenue, Strood, Rochester, ME2 | £ 300,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Lancelot Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME2 | £ 450,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Lancelot Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YX | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Elaine Avenue, Strood, | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 121 Lancelot Avenue | £ 265,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 101 Lancelot Avenue | £ 360,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 136 Lancelot Avenue | £ 205,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 117 Elaine Avenue | £ 387,500 | 0.13 KM |
| 93 Elaine Avenue | £ 270,000 | 0.13 KM |